Ranking tables
Intellectual Property | USA
North Carolina
Rankings overview for Departments
Band 1
Band 2
Band 1
Band 2
Angela Doughty Ward and Smith PA7 Years Ranked
Arthur DeBaugh Ward and Smith PA14 Years Ranked
Chris Humphrey Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP14 Years Ranked
John Morrow Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP6 Years Ranked
Richard Matthews Williams Mullen7 Years Ranked
William Bryner Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton12 Years Ranked- James CannonMyers Bigel, P.A.
- Maury TepperTepper & Eyster, PLLC
Band 3
Arlene D Hanks Moore & Van Allen, PLLC10 Years Ranked
Coe Ramsey Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP10 Years Ranked
Guy R Gosnell Alston & Bird LLP14 Years Ranked
John Therien Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP10 Years Ranked
Lance A. Lawson Burr & Forman LLP2 Years Ranked
Matias Ferrario Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP3 Years Ranked
Michael Sajovec Williams Mullen5 Years Ranked
Ryan Cagle Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP4 Years Ranked
William Fultz Womble Bond Dickinson US LLP8 Years Ranked- Rodrick J EnnsEnns & Archer LLP
Band 4
Andrew Reibman K&L Gates1 Years Ranked
Andrew Spence Burr & Forman LLP1 Years Ranked
John Alemanni Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLP1 Years Ranked
Joseph Schouten Ward and Smith PA4 Years Ranked
Kevin Ransom Moore & Van Allen, PLLC1 Years Ranked
Michael Connor Alston & Bird LLP12 Years Ranked
Nathaniel Quirk Burr & Forman LLP1 Years Ranked- Patrick L Kartes Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP1 Years Ranked
Philip J. Cardinale Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP1 Years Ranked
Robert "Joey" Morris Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP12 Years Ranked- Doug GrimesAllen, Chesson & Grimes PLLC
- Robert CrouseStanek Lemon
Up and Coming
- William CannonParker Poe Adams & Bernstein LLP
All Departments profiles
Band 1
1 Alston & Bird LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedAlston & Bird LLP has an extensive, well-established practice with a deep and broad pool of expertise across the intellectual property spectrum. Acts for both local and national clients in connection with a range of issues from portfolio management to infringement litigation. Frequently advises on IP issues involving cutting-edge technology and regularly acts on PTAB matters.
1 Kilpatrick Townsend & Stockton LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedKilpatrick Townsend & Stockton has an impressive Winston-Salem and Raleigh-based group with demonstrable expertise in industries including pharmaceuticals, IT and financial services. Provides cross-border counsel and representation for clients in relation to patent prosecution and litigation, IP due diligence, and copyright and trademark matters.
1 Womble Bond Dickinson US LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 1 | 14 Years RankedWomble Bond Dickinson US LLP has a recognized prowess in the intellectual property field, with particular strength in patent and trademark issues. Handles patent prosecution, licensing and enforcement matters. Deep bench with experience handling portfolios on behalf of national and international clients.
Band 2
2 Burr & Forman LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 2 Years RankedBurr & Forman LLP assists clients with a wide variety of IP matters, including litigation, licensing and patent and trademark prosecution work for a range of clientele from universities to technology companies.
2 Moore & Van Allen, PLLCIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedMoore & Van Allen, PLLC has a respected practice offering clients broad coverage in the patent and trademark spaces. Sector-specific experience pertaining to a range of areas including manufacturing, computing and financial services. Experienced in transactional work and licensing work, as well as contentious matters. Also offers expertise in advising on portfolio management.
2 Smith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years RankedSmith, Anderson, Blount, Dorsett, Mitchell & Jernigan, LLP continues to handle substantial work on transactional and contentious IP matters for a variety of technology companies in the Research Triangle. Especially well regarded for its work in the field of agricultural technology.
2 Williams MullenIntellectual Property2025 | Band 2 | 14 Years RankedWilliams Mullen is noted for its strength in the patent litigation space. Experienced in acting for software and technology clients and increasingly active representing agricultural and biochemical clients in both contentious and noncontentious settings. Also offers notable expertise across a range of trademark matters.
Band 3
3 Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years RankedBrooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP has a solid pedigree in complex, large-scale IP litigation, with additional excellence in registration, licensing and clearance matters. Notable experience in IP issues specific to the media industry. Skilled at handling patent, trademark and copyright infringement disputes.
3 K&L GatesIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedK&L Gates is a notable global firm with an increasingly prominent North Carolina-based IP group. The firm is frequently called upon by clients in highly technical industries seeking advice on patent prosecution and portfolio management, as well as complex disputes.
3 Michael Best & Friedrich LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedMichael Best & Friedrich LLP houses a noted group adept at handling patent and mark prosecution and portfolio management. The team is called upon by clients from a broad range of industries, including life sciences, tech and manufacturing.
3 Nelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLPIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 1 Years RankedNelson Mullins Riley & Scarborough LLP houses notable expertise in patent prosecution and strategy advice for clients in highly technical industries. The group also has an impressive track record in complex disputes.
3 Ward and Smith PAIntellectual Property2025 | Band 3 | 5 Years RankedWard and Smith PA is a respected team offering a full range of IP litigation services. Serves as lead counsel for clients on disputes involving patent infringement, trade secret misappropriation and unfair competition. Advises clients on IP matters including foreign trademark filing and federal trademark applications.